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6 Books We’re Looking Forward to in August
This month’s offerings explore the secret lives of John Singer Sargent, ask existential questions about art, and guide you through the opaque creature that is the art world.
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Is Margate’s Booming Art Scene a Victim of Its Own Success?
How Margate went from derelict seaside town to major art hub—and why its own artists worry about the cost. Gallerists and artists who revitalized the seaside town are now grappling…
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The Thorny Politics of Protest Photography
A new documentary follows the work of activist and photographer Misan Harriman, but risks overly aestheticizing the movements he captures. In a 2013 essay, author Barrett Swanson asked, “At what…
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Citing Censorship, Artist Emma Shapiro Launches Legal Challenge to Restore Instagram Account
On December 8, 2025, Instagram permanently terminated @nipeople, a project that challenged gender-based discrimination online.
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Bordeaux Wildfires Threaten the 2026 Vintage
Even worse, a fresh heatwave could turn Bordeaux into a tinderbox and complicate firefighting efforts. By Kate DingwallJuly 31, 2026Volunteers help firefighters to tackle a wildfire near Lanton, east of…
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Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Egyptian Grave Markers Carved with Human Figures
The carved limestone grave markers are not only notable for their workmanship but for the religious symbols and deities engraved on their lateral sides and backs
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